A Journey With bliss

Ooty

The Queen of the Hill stations is the Nilgiri mountain ranges in Tamil Nadu. It attracts countless tourists by virtue of it’s salubrious climate and scenic beauty. Ooty is at 2268 m and was originally inhabited by Toda tribals. The near by hill stations are Kotagiri and Coonoor. Ooty has an area of 36 sq km with a population of about 2 lakh.

Local transport

Rickshaws are plying local trips inside the city. Taxi car is available on rent. The Bus Depot is near the Municipal market. TTDC conducts Ooty sightseeing trips from Hotel Tamil Nadu.

Shopping

Ooty is famous for Tea & Eucalyptus oil, theanere are plenty of shops stocking these items. For handicrafts, Kairali and Poomphuhar shops near the Nahar Tourist Home, Charing Cross.

Tourist attractions

Toy train : Enjoy the joy ride from Mettupalayam to Ooty, a World Heritage Route by UNESCO.

Lake : Boats are available on rent. Pony riding can also be enjoyed here. Located 1 km from Bus stand.

Botanical Gardens : It has good collection of plants and ornamental trees. The garden is in 22 Ha and was established in 1848. Annual flower show is organised in May. Entry by tickets. Located 2 km from Bus stand.

Doddabetta peak : It is the highest peak in Ooty at 2223 m, located 10 km from Bus stand. The peak offers a panoramic view of the peaks and planes nearby.

Tourist Season : April to mid June, Sept & October.

Coonoor

The hill station is 19 km from Ooty at 2030 m.

Lamb’s rock : Greta view of Coimbatore plains from here. It is 9 km from Coonoor.